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Executive Director job at Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda | Apply Now
Are you looking for Bank jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Executive Director job at Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda
About the Organisation
Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) is a subsidiary of the leading Pan-African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, with a mission to offer superior banking services that drive financial inclusion, empower customers, and contribute to national development. Since its establishment in Uganda, the bank has built a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and customer-centric service, gaining recognition for excellence in retail and digital banking.
Known for fostering a dynamic, performance-driven work culture, GTBank Uganda values professionalism, innovation, and integrity, offering its employees career growth, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive work environment. The bank provides diverse job opportunities ranging from customer service and digital banking to risk management and operations, with flexible arrangements that encourage work-life balance. Evolving from a traditional banking model into a tech-forward institution, GTBank leverages innovative digital solutions, including mobile and online platforms, to meet modern banking needs efficiently.
With a growing network of branches and digital outreach, its size and reach continue to expand across Uganda. The bank’s core values—excellence, integrity, innovation, and social responsibility—are embedded in every aspect of its operations. Its CSR initiatives focus on education, community development, and youth empowerment, underlining its commitment to sustainable impact. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.gtbank.co.ug.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Executive Director job at Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda
Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Director
Organisation: Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Summary:
The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the overall control and direction is maintained at all times in line with the operations and policies of the Bank. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Bank’s support units to ensure efficiency.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Deputize for, assist and work closely with the Managing Director in implementing the Bank’s strategy within Uganda.
Oversee the support functions of Operations, Information Technology and Digital Banking to ensure quality assurance of the Business Services.
Ensure that the Business Support functions are given strong leadership at a strategic level
To develop and implement strategies and plans and to ensure that all parts of GTBank Uganda work together productively.
Develop, manage and achieve the profit, growth, and structural objectives set out in the Bank’s strategy.
Allocate and Manage the Bank’s resources appropriately
Lead, develop and manage performance of key management staff within the Business Support functions in GTBank, Uganda
Attend management Committee meetings to ensure that the Bank continues to be financially viable and the Board has at its disposal sufficient resources, information and professional advice to lead and control the affairs of the Bank
Ensure that an organizational culture of excellence and continuous improvement is developed with a strong commitment to business growth and customer service.
Assist the MD in providing oversight to the Bank and ensuring Best practices in the Business Support functions are implemented.
Problem solving and decision-making:
All operational issues at management level as mandated by the MD
Approve expenditure based on budgeted amounts
Relevant Policy reviews, formulation and implementation
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a business related field preferably a Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration or Information Technology.
Possess professional qualifications in banking, accounting or financial management; and
Membership of a relevant professional body.
A minimum of ten years’ experience in providing banking or credit management services, five of which must be at a Senior Management level with a demonstrated track record in delivering strategic initiatives;
Additional skills
Be a strong and visionary leader with a demonstrated track record in developing and implementing business and financial strategic initiatives;
Possess highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationships;
Be innovative, with the ability to identify and harness new and existing opportunities to grow the business
Be an effective team leader and player with the ability to create and drive a high performance culture
Possess excellent managerial and organizational development skills with the ability to provide focused leadership; and Be a charismatic individual who commands presence, demonstrates sound decision-making and judgement capabilities, integrity, resilience and self-drive.
How to Apply
All interested candidates should send their application including cover letter, CV and academic documents to the Head of Human Resources, Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda by hand delivery or email to jobsug@gtbank.com
Deadline: 10th November 2025
